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Guides and observations that help you ask better questions about Costa Rica real estate.
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Guide · 6 min read
An asking price becomes more convincing when the evidence is clear. Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar explain how to compare properties and prepare a credible selling strategy.
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Guide · 6 min read
Prepare your property, documents, local responsibilities, and decision process before listing. Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar explain how remote sellers can organize a more informed sale.
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Guide · 6 min read
International buyers can generally purchase ordinary privately titled property in Costa Rica without residency. Start with a focused search, independent legal advice, and a clear plan for viewing, funding, and closing.
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Guide · 7 min read
Explore the case for Costa Rica property investment, from lifestyle and foreign ownership to rental income, location, and the details that shape a sound purchase.
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A practical guide to financing Costa Rica property for foreign, nonresident, and resident buyers: local mortgages, international lenders, owner financing, and construction.
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Local story · 5 min read
I lived on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, built a home there, and recently returned for a family celebration. Here is why it still feels like my future home.
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Local story · 7 min read
From cooler mountain homes in San Ramón to hillside living in Grecia and pool days in Atenas, explore the communities of Costa Rica’s Western Central Valley through a local Realtor’s perspective.
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Mountain scenery, modern comforts, and beach days within reach. Explore Escazú and Santa Ana with Evelyn’s local perspective on the way you want to live.
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The few decisions that make your search more focused, and your next visit more useful.
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Evaluate Costa Rica rental property income, operating costs, financing, and cash flow with a worked example from Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar.
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A clear information package helps buyers move from initial interest to a useful conversation.
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Understand how a property is being marketed before deciding what to request next.
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A property-specific look at beach access, room counts, purchase terms, and the documents to request.
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